Peacefully at Riverview Gardens, Chatham on Saturday, March 22, 2014 Blanche Elizabeth Johns of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Township in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Allen Johns (2004). Dear mother of Shirley and Ross Rowe of London and Marilyn and Gary Eagleson of Chatham. Dear grandmother of Laura and Bryan Tucker, Andrew and Jody Eagleson and Sarah and Derek Ferren. Dear great-grandmother of Holly and Amy Tucker, Charlotte and Jonah Eagleson, and Sawyer and Ella Ferren. Blanche is the last remaining member of her family. Predeceased by her parents James and Ida (Halstead) Harrison, her five brothers Cecil, David, Herbert, Oscar, and Mervin Harrison and her sister Emily Oke. Also predeceased by a grandson Christopher Rowe. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. After a lifetime of raising her family, farming alongside Allen, community service, and enjoyable travels, Blanche leaves behind a rich deposit of treasured memories and special moments.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, one west of Main, Exeter one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Wednesday, March 26th at 11 AM with Rev. Harry Disher officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the C.N.I.B, the Exeter United Church, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
JOHNS: Blanche Elizabeth (Harrison) of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Twp.
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Mary and Jerry Shore (Skinner)
Dear Shirley, Ross, Marilyn, Gary and families: So many good times to remember especially as neighbours on the farm and the many activities that centered around our church in Elimville. It is difficult to say good bye to a parent. May you find comfort in many treasured moments and fond memories.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother.
Mary and Jerry
Ross and Marlene Mathers
Dear Ross and Shirley and Johns Family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a dear motherand grandmother. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Leona Hern and family
Dear Shirley, Marilyn and families – our deepest sympathy is extended to all. Great memories from the Winchelsea school and Elimville church gatherings, card parties and 4-H club meetings from years past. Thinking of you on this day of sadness.
Rev. Paul Ross
Dear Shirley, Marilyn and your families – I have good memories of the visits I had with Blanche during her time of living at the Exeter Villa. May the memories you have of her bring some small measure of comfort to you in the days ahead and in the time to come. Rev. Paul Ross – retired minister of Exeter United Church.
Doug and Cindy Ratcliffe
Dear Marilyn, Shirley and families Thinking of you all with sympathy. Sorry we won’t be there to show our respects but want you to know our thoughts are with you.
Janice Buckingham
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of your mother , Marilyn. You will miss her terribly , but now she is in a much better place and the pain is over and done Janice
Mary Cherrey
Shirley and Ross
My thought and prayers are with you during this time. You talked about your Mom a lot Shirley so I know you will miss her .dearly.
Mary
Bob and Wanda Reynolds
Shirley, Ross, Marilyn and families. Our thoughts are with you at this time. I have fond memories visiting with Blanche as I did her Foot Care. She talked about time here in Florida and on the farm. I missed her when she moved to Chatham.
Wanda
Lorne & Margaret
Dear Family,
What wonderful memories we have of a family friendship shared by our parents, continuing to our yearly get togethers now. We treasure memories of sleepovers and the walk back up the Elimville line early the next morning……the after camp pick up and picnics shared by the “Five Families”……the swing hung in the old maple across the lane. No memory of our parents would be complete without the music that finished off so many evenings of cards and lunch. We are so pleased that music on Mom’s CD was of such comfort to Blanche in these final season’s of her life.
Her smile and gentle chuckle will remain in our heart , We have all been blessed.
Our love to all.
Jim and Sandra Roche
Dear Ross and Shirley, Marilyn and Gary and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Do remember that her love will always be with you and she is now in heaven with your Dad and Chris praying with and for all of you. We are so sorry to not be with you at this time but will be sure to connect when we get home.
God bless all of you.
Larry and Helen Johns
Dear Shirley and Ross, Marilyn and Gary and families. So sorry to hear about Aunt Blanche, Helen and I are in Florida but our thoughts and prayers are with you
Bill & Audrey Rowe
Shirley, Ross, Marilyn, Gary & Families. Sincere sympathy to each of you in the loss of a dear Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother. It is always sad to say good bye to a loved one. Blanche had a good long life and each of you will have many happy memories to treasure forever. Bill Audrey & Family
Karen Johns
My deepest sympathies to the family. I have wonderful memories from the farm with Aunt Blanche and Uncle Allen……
Thinking of you all.
Karen and Darryl
Ed and Judy Johns
Dear Shirley and Ross, Marilyn and Gary and families,
We are thinking of all of you with deepest sympathy. It is always hard to say goodbye to a parent. Our girls talk about walking up to visit with Uncle Allen and Aunt Blanche when they were young and we lived on the farm at Elimville. We are in Florida so will be unable to be at the service but know you are in ours thoughts.
Ed and Judy
Grace & Chuck Cassar
Dear Shirley, Marilyn & families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom is at peace now. You have all the good times and
memories of your parents to hold dear and close to your hearts.
Love
Grace & Chuck
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Dear Shirley, Marilyn and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have such wonderful memories of your parents while I was growing up. They have left us all great memories of the many things they said and did and as long as we have those memories your parents will live on in your and my hearts for ever.
Dianne